2 Look PLL

These are the 7 permutation cases for permuting
the last layer in only two looks. These algorithms appear EXACTLY as I
perform
them when I am solving the last layer, in speedcubing notation with
rotations included in the algorithm. It should be
noted that these are the algorithms that I find easiest to
perform. However, you may find other algorithms
better-suited for your own hands, so it is recommended to try many
different algorithms for the same situation to find which one works
best for your own style of cubing.

In each diagram, the edges that are being swapped or moved are
denoted
by the red arrows, while the corners that are being swapped are moved
are shown with blue arrows.

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Permute Edges

Name

Diagram

Algorithm

Comments

Ua

(R U' R U) (R U) (R U') (R' U' R2)

This is just a simple 3-edge cycle.
It is almost as fast as the corner cycles. I solve this case
with the bar at the front or the back.

Ub

(R2 U) (R U R' U') (R' U') (R' U R')

This is the inverse of the other U
perm. I place my hands slightly differently for this algorithm. I solve
this case with the bar at the front or the back.

H

(M2' U) (M2' U2) (M2' U) M2'

This is extremely easy to recognize
and can be performed VERY quickly. The M'2 is actually performed as
(M'M') with rapid pushing at the back face of the M layer with the ring
and then middle fingers.

Z

(M2' U) (M2' U) (M' U2) (M2' U2) (M' U2)

The Z permutation is performed very
similarly to the H perm. The last U2 is not
necessary if you account for it before the algorithm.

Permute Corners

Name

Diagram

Algorithm

Comments

Aa

x (R' U R') D2 (R U' R') D2 R2

This is a basic corner 3-cycle. It
is one of my favorite and fastest algorithms. Perform the D2s with the
left hand and everything else with the right.

Ab

x R2 D2 (R U R') D2 (R U' R)

This is just the inverse of the
other A perm. It is performed in a very similar manner.